Example Sentences

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It is 1933 Germany, and I think people need to remember history, that when you start making people ignorant, you are shepherding them towards something dangerous.

From Salon • Nov. 17, 2023

At the film’s climax, canine protagonists Pongo and Perdita are shepherding a horde of rescued puppies into a truck when Cruella De Vil finds them, and a chase scene ensues.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2020

“It works with these very ancient practices and symbols of culture,” she explained, “which are shepherding and dancing.”

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2017

Gloria Estefan and her husband, Emilio, are shepherding their musical biography “On Your Feet!” to Broadway this fall.

From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2015

That the talks began at all was a triumph of patience, persistence and cleverness by the governments of Ireland, Britain and the U.S., which are shepherding the broader peace process.

From Time Magazine Archive